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#'''dataTables''' | #'''dataTables''' | ||
#*When MX sends out multiple lines of a log file to view or edit, the application programming interface (api) that transfers the information from the MX engine sends it in dataTables format for display on the web page in the admin interface. | #*When MX sends out multiple lines of a log file to view or edit, the application programming interface (api) that transfers the information from the MX engine sends it in dataTables format for display on the web page in the admin interface. | ||
#*Thus dataTables does all the work of | #*Thus dataTables does all the work of providing the ability to move between multiple pages needed to allow MX to just send 10 lines of a log file at a time to the admin interface. | ||
#*The free version of dataTables lacks the most useful functionality that needs a subscription licence. | #*The free version of dataTables used by MX lacks the most useful functionality that needs a subscription licence. For example, editing functionality requires a subscription. | ||
#'''altEditor''' | #'''altEditor''' | ||
#*This is an editing tool that can read what is in dataTables, create what it calls a modal (a pop-up dialog) where rows can be added, edited or deleted individually. | #*This is an editing tool that can read what is in dataTables, create what it calls a modal (a pop-up dialog) where rows can be added, edited or deleted individually. | ||
#*The result of | #* MX when it added editing of log files at version 3.4.5 - Build 3069 (Friday 13 March 2020) adopted this software as it was free (although Mark Crossley said in his release notice: "The main thrust of this release is to add some log file editing capability to Cumulus MX. It works on all three log file types, but it is fairly basic at present. You can edit or delete lines in the files. | ||
The editing has to be done via pop-up dialog. I only found two libraries that support JQuery dataTables editing, one is very comprehensive - but costs $$$ - the other is free. | |||
The free version does not currently support in-line editing of the table which is a shame. If any web guru out there can come up with a better solution please post about it on the forum, or send a pull request.". | |||
#*The sinle line of fields that is result of an edit or deletion done on the modal is sent back via another api to the server (the MX engine in our case) and that then regenerates the dataTables in the state after whatever action was done, sending back again up to 10 lines for the same page as before. | |||
#'''datepicker''' | #'''datepicker''' | ||
#*Although modern browsers generally will generate a calendar type interface when they meet an entry | #*Although modern browsers generally will generate a calendar type interface when they meet an entry field defined as a date, this date picker software ensures all MX users see exactly the same interface for date selection needed for both the standard log and the extra sensors log which are monthly log files (a new one is created each month). It is used for picking which standard (monthly) log or extra (monthly) log is to be viewed by selecting a month and year only. | ||
#*It is also used for selecting individual days in the weather diary editor. | #*It is also used for selecting individual days in the weather diary editor. | ||
#'''editable grid''' | #'''editable grid''' | ||